Mixed methods feasibility study for the surviving opioid overdose with naloxone education and resuscitation (SOONER) trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We plan to conduct a randomised clinical trial among people likely to witness opioid overdose to compare the educational effectiveness of point-of-care naloxone distribution with best-available care, by observing participants' resuscitation skills in a simulated overdose. This mixed methods feasibility study aims to assess the effectiveness of recruitment and retention strategies and acceptability of study procedures.

Methods

We implemented candidate-driven recruitment strategies with verbal consent and destigmatizing study materials in a family practice, emergency department, and addictions service. People ≥16 years of age who are likely to witness overdose were randomized to point-of-care naloxone distribution or referral to an existing program. We evaluated participan

SUBMITTER: Orkin AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8244470 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature